School Of ScienceProtected Cropping Plant NutritionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301277.1
Discipline: HORTICULTURE
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
Plant nutrition is essential to plant health and defence, productivity and crop quality; this is especially so in the soilless environment employed by the protected cropping industry. This unit will focus on crop nutrient requirements, nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms, practical nutrient monitoring using hand-held technologies and the PRIVA system and correction techniques. This unit also explores soilless substrates and their influence on nutrient loads, nutrient-rich waste water recovery, reuse and environmentally sustainable disposal options. Western Sydney University is home to the state of the art National Vegetable and Protected Cropping Centre (NVPCC), this facility will be utilized in the on campus components of this course.
Courses| 3726.3 | Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | CONTINUING |